Tracking national news for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · TourismMajor rally at Ocean Tower 2 causes 1-2 hour Asoke-Sukhumvit delays, noon-6pm today. Take BTS Asoke or MRT Sukhumvit stations for fastest travel.
National News · EconomyChinese buying rings pay Thai coconut farmers just 2 baht while exporting for 50 baht. Criminal charges filed against 17 people in nominee scheme crackdown.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Finance Ministry fast-tracks billions in delayed capital projects to boost provincial economies. Here's what it means for your community and businesses.
Environment · National NewsChiang Rai prison inmate challenges water quality despite official testing. Inside the corrections department's response to contamination concerns amid Kok River crisis.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East conflict disrupts Thai petrochemical supply chains. Plastic packaging prices set to jump by April 2025. Learn what Thailand residents should expect.
Economy · National NewsHormuz Strait crisis hits Thai ship. Discover how this affects your electricity bills, fuel costs, and daily expenses as energy supply routes face disruption.
Culture · National NewsUS and Thai teams excavate P-51 Mustang crash site in Lampang seeking to recover missing WWII pilot 1st Lt. Henry Minco. Humanitarian mission continues.
Politics · National NewsFormer Rayong MP faces 1-year prison, 20-year ban, and ฿8.2M bill after running despite theft conviction. What this means for candidates and voters in Thailand.
Immigration · National News370,000 migrant workers face March 31, 2026 deadline to renew work permits. Critical steps include health screening, e-WorkPermit filing, and immigration office visits to avoid deportation risk.